VFW's Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship Grant

VFW's Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

The VFW's Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship offers financial support of up to $5,000 to eligible veterans and service members pursuing their educational goals. This initiative, backed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization, aims to alleviate the burden of student debt for those who have served our country. By partnering with Student Veterans of America and Sport Clips, the VFW ensures that veterans receive the assistance they deserve to succeed in their academic endeavors.

Overview

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Who We Are The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. We trace our roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service. Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations that would eventually band together and become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country. Student Veteran Support Today's veterans can face any number of obstacles while furthering their education. Taking advantage of all the benefits you've earned and DESERVE shouldn't be one of them! This is why we have teamed up with Student Veterans of America and Sport Clips Haircuts to provide the assistance you need. VFW's Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship The VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. It’s just another way for us to say “thank you” to those who fought for our freedoms. Scholarship Details: Scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to qualified applicants. Awarded scholarships are limited to one per family per semester.Fall semester scholarships will be awarded in August, and spring semester scholarships will be awarded in January.Scholarships must be used by the end of the school semester for which the veteran is applying or they will become null and void.Scholarships are restricted for tuition and fees only and will be paid directly to accredited schools.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Applicants Must:Be a citizen of the United States.Be retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve.Have completed Basic Training and follow-on training (Advanced Individual Training, technical school, etc.).Separated with or currently hold a military rank of E-5 or below.Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.Participate in, be accepted to or currently enrolled in a VA-approved program or school at an accredited post-secondary institution.